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Erosa Retires After 91-Second KO In UFC Vegas 123
Julian Erosa stopped Jeong Yeong Lee at 1:31 of the first round at UFC Vegas 123, then walked away from the sport. The 37-year-old featherweight had decided before fight night it would be his last.
Rogan Blasts Miragliotta After Moicano Standup
Joe Rogan told Daniel Cormier that referee Dan Miragliotta's controversial standup before Tom Nolan's UFC Vegas 123 win undermines the sport's legitimacy.
Bisping On Makhachev's Case For Third Title
Michael Bisping believes Islam Makhachev has earned the right to pursue middleweight gold after his next welterweight defense, citing Alex Pereira's recent heavyweight opportunity.
MMA Mania Opens Mailbag For UFC Vegas 124 Questions
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards is collecting reader questions for this week's mailbag, with priority given to UFC Halloween and UFC Vegas 124 queries.
Kevin Lee Opens Dallas Restaurant After UFC Career
Former UFC title challenger Kevin Lee opened Braised, a comfort-food spot in Dallas, on Nov. 1. The restaurant serves slow-cooked meats including oxtail and short ribs.
Poirier Calls For Yellow Cards After UFC Ref Controversy
Dustin Poirier proposed bringing back yellow card penalties to address recent UFC officiating issues, weighing in on a debate sparked by referee calls over the weekend.
Till Blasts Jake Paul After Doumbe Fight Announced
Darren Till says Jake Paul's team wasted his time after two weeks in camp for a Christmas Eve bout that was never finalized, only to see Cedric Doumbe announced instead.
Pereira Books First Fight Since UFC Exit
Michel Pereira will face In Su Hwang at ZFN 5 on Dec. 19, his first bout since leaving the UFC following a controversial loss to Shara Magomedov in June.
Tom Nolan's Next Fight After Controversial UFC Vegas 123 Win
Tom Nolan scored a third-round TKO over Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123, but the finish came after referee Dan Miragliotta controversially stood up the fighters. A matchup with Mateusz Gamrot appears next.
McCarthy On Why White Blocked His UFC Officiating Return
Big John McCarthy says Dana White refused to allow him back in the Octagon after he took a Bellator commentary job in 2017, ending his decades-long UFC officiating career.
Vallejos Trolls Sterling With Miragliotta Joke
Kevin Vallejos claimed Dana White assigned Dan Miragliotta to referee his UFC Qatar fight with Aljamain Sterling after the former bantamweight champion criticized the official's work at UFC Vegas 123.
Medic Tells Makhachev To Walk Away From UFC
Uros Medic says Islam Makhachev should retire after capturing titles in two divisions and extending his winning streak to 17 fights.
Pereira Signs With Korean Zombie's Promotion
Michel Pereira will compete at Z-Fight Night 5 in South Korea on Dec. 19 after departing the UFC following a four-fight skid.
Moicano Announces MMA Retirement After Three UFC Fights
Renato Moicano plans to walk away from MMA after his current UFC contract expires in three fights, targeting influencer boxing instead.
Hearn Calls Out White For Public Debate On Fury-Joshua
Eddie Hearn now says he wants Dana White at the Fury-Joshua press conference in December, reversing his earlier opposition to the UFC CEO's involvement in the heavyweight clash.
Christian Lee Juggles Ruotolo Camp With Growing Hawaii Gym
Christian Lee defends his ONE lightweight title against Tye Ruotolo on November 6 while running smoker events at his Waipahu gym. The 28-year-old recently staged 15 fights in front of 400 fans.
Covington Faces Rosas Jr. At Hype Italy Grappling Event
Colby Covington meets Raul Rosas Jr. in a submission-only grappling match at Hype Italy on Nov. 3 in Rome after Dillon Danis withdrew on short notice.
Erosa Tells Released UFC Fighters To Keep Pushing
Julian Erosa, who survived two UFC releases before retiring with a knockout at UFC Halloween, urged fighters who lose their roster spot to reconnect with their love of the sport.
Lobov Accuses McGregor Of 'Supporting Habits'
Artem Lobov claims Conor McGregor's UFC comeback plans are driven by substance abuse issues, alleging his former teammate fights to fund habits rather than for competitive reasons.
Till Blasts Cormier Over UFC Commentary Bias
Former UFC welterweight Darren Till called out Daniel Cormier's commentary work, accusing the Hall of Famer of bias toward certain fighters.